Opinion: Yes vote is a crucial investment in Newton’s future
By Christine Dutt and Kerry Prasad Newton residents have a unique opportunity to make meaningful investments in the city we…
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Opinion: Vote no on Question 1, City must address core education problems first
By Sumukh Tendulkar The operating override requested by Mayor Fuller is a poorly conceived solution to a problem of Newton…
Not just taxes, trust is also on the March 14 ballot
In her State of the City address last week, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller devoted a significant amount of time urging voters…
City CFO: Using one-time money for ongoing needs ‘not fiscally responsible’
Gentile disagrees, says it’s not so simple As they’ve made the case for $15 million in new tax revenue through…
Some of the endorsements behind Yes, No and split votes
Chamber urges no vote on operating override, yes for Countryside and Franklin With the vote on three ballot questions for…
Horace Mann, the other school in the override mix
Third elementary school would be funded through operating override In less than a month, Newton residents will vote on three…
City: Override money would help Newton hit climate goals
While a large chunk of a proposed $9.2 million operating override is earmarked for maintaining existing levels of funding for…
Businesses to mayor: Not a good time for an override
As Newton residents consider voting for $15 million in tax increases, many business owners in the city are worried about…
School Committee endorses yes on override
Levy abstains, citing lack of confidence from community Most of the School Committee voted to endorse voting yes on the…
Building commissioner: ‘Franklin School is a dungeon’
Despite declining enrollment, officials say new building necessary As Newton voters consider multiple tax increases, school officials are urging them…